Nov 27, 2013

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter

and those who matter don't mind...

Before leaving for Mexico I noticed that Arvid was wearing a watch. This is

not unusual for most people, but being Arvid I found it very strange so I asked

him how come he was even taking a watch. Usually when he has a watch I

end up keeping it in my handbag. Like Arvid, I do not use much jewelery or even

a watch anymore. Too hot where we live and I do not like the tan lines they leave.

Back to why he was even taking a watch. This is what Arvid said to me,

"this watch is to protect you against bad people." Of course I look at him and

not having a clue as to where this was going or what he was saying I had to ask.

Answer, "should we get mugged or attacked, I can just give them the watch."

I looked at him again and first thing I said was,"but it's safe where we go, and

who the heck is going to attack us." His answer, "you always have to plan

for the worse." And with that he packed his watch in his backpack for use

in Mexico. Once in Mexico he wore the watch in the evenings. I asked why

not during the daytime as well? Answer, "nothing will happen during the day."

For two evenings he was good with the watch. Wore it with out complaining,

but always halfway through the evenings it ends up in my handbag because,

"I really think the watch is too heavy and it aches my entire arm."

So much for protection. Guess if we get attacked I just have to pull the watch

out of my handbag and show it to the supposed mugger and hope it will

save our lives as Arvid seems to believe.

In the meantime, we are enjoying my sister and nephew's visit.
Though it rained quite a bit yesterday, Arvid still managed to watch the soccer
game with JC while my sister and I enjoyed Pina Coladas and Margaritas on the
beach... in the middle of the rain. It was just a lot of fun.

Nov 25, 2013

It is the sweet simple things in life which are the real ones afterall...

I'm happy just having my sister and J here with us. It's not like

we have all these extravagant plans, but it's the fact that we have quality

time for the next few days is what I appreciate more than anything. Unfortunately,
my sister nor her son likes their pictures taken much. Similar to Arvid. So
I have a battle the next few days to see if I can get anything other than their backs.

It is not often my family visits us. At least Arvid's family visits every

year in Florida and stays for quite some time. This way he also gets quality

time. Then we do the Norway trip and we are there close to three weeks.

Now it's my time to enjoy my sister and J. I'm just happy. I want

to show them so much and do so much with them. At he same time, I

look forward to walks and a few fruity drinks with umbrellas with them.
Guess the umbrella is sometimes optional depending on where you go, but
the taste is always good no matter where you go.

Happy that Arvid has a few soccer games he wants to see. This means

that he will be seated in one spot and we can roam around doing whatever we

please and then meet up for lunch or drink on the beach. Could not be better.

Yes, like many, I find happiness in the simplest of things.

It's funny how it's the simple things in life that mean the most, not where you live, what you drive, or the price tag on your clothes.A good friend knows all of your stories. A sister has lived them with you....

Nov 24, 2013

Pretty excited today. My sister and her son, my nephew are visiting us here in Mexico,

and best part of it is that they are staying with us. Both Arvid and I are so looking

forward to having them here. They arrive later today and we will be

right there at the airport in Cancun to pick them up.

I have already started planning on what we would like to do and where we

would like to go. Knowing my sister, she is going to want to just take it easy and

relax. Nothing wrong with that. Actually this is good because we have discovered

many a relaxing places. First place to go will be to have our Pina Coladas on

on the beach. Of course Arvid and I have tried it out to make sure it is suitable.

Suitable it is. Too excited to sleep too much. Up early. Missing Brutus,
but can't wait to see my sister and JC. Life is good and it is the simple
things that make them even better.

On a typical Sunday, it phone calls to family for Arvid but today email will be the
way to go. We are in Mexico after all. I did speak to my mom a few times. I have to.
Hearing her voice always makes me feel good and then I know all is good with everyone.

Well time to enjoy the sunrise and my coffee. Yes a few
things never change no matter where you are and for that I am grateful
and happy. Just Brutus next to us and it would be complete paradise.

For now have a great Sunday friends. And remember,
everything is possible it you want it badly enough.
Smile and enjoy the day.

There are HUNDREDS of LANGUAGES around the world,but a SMILE speaks them ALL...

Nov 22, 2013

Things happen and opportunities appear most oftenwhen we are moving, not standing still...

Everything is going so good, until my camera fell and now it's broken. This for me is

terrible. Everyone who knows me knows that one of my hobbies is to take pictures.

I take of anything and everything. Most end up being discarded, but as Arvid says,

"it keeps you busy" Yes! It does. It also makes me happy.

Fortunately I brought a spare camera, but I still prefer my little one to the

big one. Everyday as usual we go for our morning walk around town. I take

quite a few pictures and before I knew it, the camera slipped out of my hand

and hit the ground. When Arvid saw it he said that the camera had expanded from

the heat. I agreed. He said I should put it in the fridge to cool down. I just looked at him.

As a back up I also have my IPhone. Guess you can say that all is not lost. The truth

is that without my camera I feel at a loss now just have to figure out what to do

in my limited spare time. Hmmm....this for me is a big BUMMER!!!

Anyway, we are enjoying ourselves. We even had a little midday drink yesterday.

Not our usual but felt good and I was happy again. IPhone worked great to take a few
pictures. The days are fairly warm, but by 4pm the sun starts to cool down.

This is another of our favorite parts of the day. It's nice to walk around
the "town", browse in the stores or just sit and enjoy the happy hours
that seems to be going on all the time. I still and always will find the
dolphins fascinating and can watch them for a long time. Not so much Arvid.

He loves to listen to his music and to do a little bar hopping.
Either way it's a win win situation and we are both happy.
Brutus is never far from out thoughts. Both Arvid and I constantly
seem to see Brutus' shadow all over the place. Stranhe how that little kitty
cat has filled up our lives and no matter where we go we are always wondering
"what's Brutus doing right now?" Everyday Arvid asks me, "have you heard from Liliana?"
Liliana is his pet sitter, and yes everyday she texts us sends a picture of Brutus.

It's another beautiful morning here. Coffee time and some reading
while Arvid is still asleep.... Now all that's missing is Brutus.

Have a good day everyone and remember,
seize the day, put no trust in tomorrow.

It's a beautiful day, don't let it get away.Live it well, for you may not get a second chance

Nov 16, 2013

Yesterday was a pretty good day if I may say. I had five hours all to myself.Of course Arvid had the same to do as he wished as well. Worked out great forboth of us. Most of the times we do just about everything together. Not bad, buthaving some alone time is also so very nice. I can do as I please and when I please.

I choose to do absolutely nothing. That is, I did not go out. I stayed homemade myself a very delicious lunch. My favorite, Chicken Curry and I did not have to rush and eat. It was quiet, peaceful and I even caught up on some readingwhile I was eating. My only company was Brutus sitting not far from me sound asleep.After five hours it was good to have Arvid around again. His energy is alwayssomething I enjoy, even when he is at times exhausting. Being alone is good,but having someone around is even better. Once he came home everything came alive with sounds, laughter and lots of planning. It was a very goodFriday evening. We did not have to go out to have a great time at home with good friends. Some good food, a few drinks and music was all we needed.

Friday was good. Now let's see what Saturday holds.
Wishing you all a good day and don't forget,
life is a blank canvas and you are the artist.

Alone time is when I distance myself fromthe voices of the world so I can hear my own...

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About Me

Eldest of 5 girls. Born in British Guyana. Raised in Puerto Rico. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Always curious. Not afraid to say what I think and feel..Open, honest, determined and with a mind of my own. Great sense of humor. I was raised to appreciate & respect people...great lessons I have learnt from my parents who continue to be great role models in my life..I have high values and I always thrive to do the best I can. My main strength lies in my people skills....I know I have the personality, charm and intelligence to handle almost any situation or persons. I worked as an EMT in NYC and saw things you will only read about in books. This experience has taught me that there is more to life than just appearances. Also, I have experience loss I loved and lost someone who was special to me..... I CANNOT FORGET TO ADD THAT THE 2 LOVES OF MY LIFE ARE MY HUSBAND ARVID AND OUR KITTY CAT...BRUTUS/LIL'MYSULF